How to convert windshield wipers to a more modern blade design, anybody do this?

[55Mach1 10]

I still have the original stainless wiper arms with the horrible original blades. they work terrible. I want to convert the arm or the blade assembly to something beefier and better.

 

does anyone here have suggestions on parts i can order?

[tim42 13]

I'm with you. Is there an arm that will lift up and lock like today's cars. It seems that one of my Cortinas did this and they were from the '60s.

[fvike 173]

I had regular linked arms... I believe everything you need to mount them follow with the blade. Just buy the correct length. The arms themselves isn't any different from cars up to the 2010s..

 

[ashleesmach1 28]

I had regular linked arms... I believe everything you need to mount them follow with the blade. Just buy the correct length. The arms themselves isn't any different from cars up to the 2010s..

 

nice car btw!

[chillininnh 21]

I bet that car doesn't see much rain!! I know mine doesn't.

[Angel 24]

I used to drive my car in the rain all the time with the original stuff. However, I used RAIN X. That, my friends, makes all the difference. Give it a try.

[fvike 173]

I bet that car doesn't see much rain!! I know mine doesn't.

 

Oh, it has.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+1 on the Rain-X

[BlackMachOne 1]

wow lol

[Guillaume69 150]

LOL!!! Very educative Fvike.

 

This "Never drive it in the rain" stuff doesn't happen often in Europe.

 

G

[SWPruett 83]

I had regular linked arms... I believe everything you need to mount them follow with the blade. Just buy the correct length. The arms themselves isn't any different from cars up to the 2010s..

 

 

Just out of curiosity, what arms did you end up using on your car? Something available in Europe or did you decide on something from another US model?

 

Great car!

[fvike 173]

Those were actually on the car when I imported it from the states back in 2004. I think I change them once after that. The car is dissasembled now, so I'll go look for the wiper arms/blades and see what brand they are.

[MikeStang 247]

Standard 16" Bosch or Rain-X Blade has adapter to slide on to the arm its self and just clip the blade on easy and done

[CarZombie 25]

If only the modern was not black. I have looked at chrome wiper blades on my Mustang since 1973, and I can not get black blades into my head. Which is weird, since I have no problem looking at them on my two modern cars.

[CarZombie 25]

After thinking more about this thread, and remembering that the last time I used my wipers, the wiper blade came out of the blade holder, and almost resulted in a scratched windshield, I decided to go modern.

 

I used Trico Exact Fit 16-1, FTR 16-1, number code below bar code is 27998 00161.

 

I removed the original wiper blade holder from the original arm (mine is the bayonet type), fitted the Trico on the original arm. It was a very tight fit. I like the look as these are not a bulky looking as some other blades. Cost was about 9 bucks each at Advantage Auto.

[CarZombie 25]

After thinking more about this thread, and remembering that the last time I used my wipers, the wiper blade came out of the blade holder, and almost resulted in a scratched windshield, I decided to go modern.

 

I used Trico Exact Fit 16-1, FTR 16-1, number code below bar code is 27998 00161.

 

I removed the original wiper blade holder from the original arm (mine is the bayonet type), fitted the Trico on the original arm. It was a very tight fit. I like the look as these are not a bulky looking as some other blades. Cost was about 9 bucks each at Advantage Auto.

[jeff69 10]

Detroit Speed sells a nice wiper setup.

 

http://www.detroitspeed.com/1964-1970-mustang-products/121650-selecta-speed-wiper-kit.html

[SWPruett 83]

I am just interested in a more modern arm/blade setup that will work on the stock drive posts.

[CarZombie 25]

If you just want a modern blade assembly, the Trico will work. If you want to replace the arm (part coming off the wiper motor) and blade, then someone else will have to offer advice.